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as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
plugged the hole in the wall with putty
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as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
plugged away at solving the math problem
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the actress is giving lots of interviews to plug her latest movie
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as in to shoot
to strike with a missile from a gun
the drug lord plugged the stool pigeon as a lesson for any others who were tempted to talk
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as in ad
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as in cob
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as in hook
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New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
If, through sheer force of numbers, the molecules could plug enough holes and thereby keep out the drugs, even temporarily, maybe the neurons could wake up enough so the man would know to breathe.
—Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
Emma Roth, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
Boeing has been hiring workers to prepare for higher production rates that have not materialized as output was capped by regulators following the blow-out of a door plug on an Alaska Airlines jet in January.
—Reuters, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Just pack it, plug it in, and you’re set for secure, private browsing anywhere.
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
If, through sheer force of numbers, the molecules could plug enough holes and thereby keep out the drugs, even temporarily, maybe the neurons could wake up enough so the man would know to breathe.
—Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
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Roku got into the smart home space in 2022 with the launch of its video doorbell, smart lighting, and smart plugs as part of a partnership with Wyze.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
Boeing has been hiring workers to prepare for higher production rates that have not materialized as output was capped by regulators following the blow-out of a door plug on an Alaska Airlines jet in January.
—Reuters, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Likewise, don't fill your washing machine more than three-quarters full.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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The comment section was filled with praise for the new couple.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Their family has struggled with grief, denial, anger and pain Ethan Bherwani lived with his father in Roslyn, New York, and had many talents.Faith Karimi, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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The reality is that managers have been struggling since the pandemic.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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By its sixth season, she was promoted to co-executive producer alongside Rick Berman and Michael Pillar.Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 27 Oct. 2024
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So the idea for the New Truth Society didn’t originate from any religious group per se, but rather from people who create and promote their own propaganda in general, and people who shape public opinion online.Regina Kim, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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In another ad that will air on CNN before Harris’ TV town hall Wednesday night, Ondrea stands in front her bathroom mirror staring at the massive scar on her abdomen.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
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Adding to the hubbub, the Braun campaign has had to answer for a series of unforced errors, including a digitally altered ad that lacked the proper disclosures and multiple controversial comments from his ultraconservative running mate, Micah Beckwith.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024
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Add corn cobs, cover, and boil until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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The corn is cooked in brown butter, and paired with a parmesan bomb of a broth created from leftover husks and cobs.Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Loop one through the openings at the end of brooms and mops so they can be hung from any sized hook.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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Do bar hooks prevail more in cold places than warm ones?Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appétit, 24 Oct. 2024
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The exhibition’s square footage is humble, but the items on display pack a punch.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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It’s packed with amenities, including a hot tub, a Sonos sound system, huge TVs in almost every room, Wi-Fi throughout, a gas grill and more.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Few were laboring under the intention that American buyers are spending big on originals again, mind.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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The film was shot in Wolof, Senegal’s lingua franca, which Diop herself labored to understand.Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Plug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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